India, Sept. 4 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms are a source of "double dose of happiness" for people ahead of Diwali and Chhath Puja.

PM Modi said the Union Government, along with the states, had taken a "big and significant decision", adding that timely changes are essential for the country to secure its rightful place in today's global scenario.

"Without timely reforms, our country cannot claim its rightful place in today's global landscape. As I had said from the ramparts of Red Fort on 15 August, it is essential to implement next-generation reforms to make India truly self-reliant. I had also assured the nation that there would be a double dose of happiness for citizens ahead...